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Do I need to inform my insurance company if I fit a towbar for use with a cycle carrier?
Do I need to inform my insurance company if I fit a towbar for use with a cycle carrier?
Asked on 11 February 2019 by Bantha
Answered by
Honest John
Yes, you do. There is the additional risk of a bike falling off.
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